* Flood Warning for the Hillsborough River near Zephyrhills.* From late Monday night until late Thursday night.* At 3 PM Sunday the stage was... 7.3 feet.* Minor flooding is forecast.* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by early Tuesday morning and continue to rise to near 10.6 feet by Wednesday morning.The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Thursday evening.* Impact... at 11.0 feet... Hillsborough River State Park is closed. Lowland flooding occurs at the Mobile Home Park near Branchton on State Road 579.* Impact... at 8.0 feet... some State Park operations are suspended.* Flood history... this crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on Sep 7 1953.

... Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon... the Flood Warning continuesfor the Little Manatee River at Wimauma* until Thursday afternoon* at 9 am Sunday the stage was 12.7 feet* flood stage is 11 feet* the river will continue rising to near 13 feet by early Tuesday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday morning.* Impact... at 13 feet... the canoe rental area floods.* Impact... at 11 feet... the river overflows its banks.* Flood history... this crest compares to a previous crest of 14.3 feet on Sep 26 2013.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or has been reported.Stream rises will be slow and flash flooding is not expected.However... all interested parties should take necessary precautionsimmediately.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause ponding of water inurban areas... highways... streets and underpasses as well as otherpoor drainage areas and low lying spots. Do not attempt to travelacross flooded roads. Find alternate routes. It takes only a fewinches of swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of smallcreeks and streams... as well as farm and country roads. Do notattempt to travel across flooded roads. Find alternate routes.

To report flooding... have the nearest law enforcement agency relayyour report to the National Weather Service forecast office.

* Saturated soils and the potential for additional heavy rainfall through Monday will increase the risk of areal and street flooding. If possible... clear drainage systems of any debris which may become clogged in flooding rains.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means that flooding is possible during the next24 to 36 hours. Residents living in flood prone areas should takeaction to protect property.